1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1442 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Seven | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Seven | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2950 mm |